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Rodents

All rodents have one upper jaw and one lower jaw set of two continuously growing front teeth that must be worn down by gnawing. The order's smallest members are the 2.4 inch/6 centimeter African pygmy mouse and Baluchistan pygmy jerboa. Questions typically refer to the order's laboratory contributions to scientific advances, important representatives, geographic ranges, and environmental roles in seed dispersion and soil food web life.

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Why are prairies called breadbaskets?

because it's soil is fertile to grow wheat. ad it's climate is perfect for it

What do agouti eat?

Agoutis eat fruit, leaves, and roots. An agouti may bury extra fruit to eat later, but often neglects to dig it up again. If the agouti buries a nut and never returns to eat it, the nut just might grow into a tree, making agoutis good rain forest gardeners.

Are organs edible?

In some cases, organs may be edible by the Moore species.

Is a pika a primate?

No, it is a Lagomorph, a member of the rabbit order.

What is a good eating schedule for a guinea pig?

I feed my guinnea pigs both fresh and dried food every evening. After a while they learn to expect it at around the time you usually feed them.

Do lemmings belong to the same family as hares?

No, lemmings (Lemmini tribe) are not members of the same family as hares (Lepus spp).

Specifically, lemmings are members of the Cricetidaefamily. They share membership with such rodents as hamsters, New World mice and rats, and voles. In contrast, hares share membership in the Leporidae family with rabbits.

Do beavers eat algae?

Hey everyone. A bunch of people have been wondering what eats a beaver. Well here's your answer:wolves eat beavers.

What do the people of Alcatraz eat?

Alcatraz has been shut down many years. The prisoners were not fed well if that's what you mean.

Are there rodents smaller then gerbils?

Yes, mice are smaller than gerbils, but I think gerbils are the right size.

What do Javelinas do in the winter?

Javelinas during the winter can breed or be born, but mostly they will stay hidden and safe quiet. Since it snows in the winter, their coat becomes more visible because it is pepper-colored and in their other habitats it is less visible.

What color is a pika?

Dark-brownish color coat with light brown belly.

What does it mean when your guinea pigs ear twitches?

The same reason any other animal's ear twitches or the same reason your kneecap twitches when the doctor smacks it with the rubber mallet; reflexes

Can chincillas live in extreme cold weather?

Yes! Intact, they need a marble piece in their cages to cool them down. Chinchillas bodies are built for cold, they have a really thick, warm coat to keep them warm!

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What Rodents does The Jaguar eat?

Jaguars do not tend to eat rodents, but if they do it would be rats, squirrels......

How much would a typically sized rodent weigh?

Depends what type of rodent but probably about a pound.

Will wood chips hurt your guinea pigs?

No wood chips will not hurt your guinea pig and are often put into their cages for bedding.

What and how much do guinea pigs eat?

Guinea pigs can eat all sorts of different foods. They can eat apples, oranges, carrots,

celery, kiwi, and lots of other fruits and vegetables. They can also eat guinea pig food

from the pet stores and timothy hay. A fully grown guinea pig eats about one hand full of guinea pig food daily plus some hay. Various fruits and vegetables can be mixed into the guinea pig's diet also. Enough food for a whole day should be given daily, but

fruits and vegetables shouldn't be left in a guinea pig's cage for a long period of time.

How do you identify a baby rodent and what do you feed it?

It is most likely a mouse or a vole. In that case, you sould get a can of evaporated milk, use about 1/3 cup, 1 sm.- med. egg yoke and 1/8 tsp. corn surup.

Or, 1 can of goats milk and 1 sm.- med. egg yoke.

Mix ither one you chose well(steir, no blinders, it will froth and choke him).

Heat intell luke warm, not to hot.

Use a Sm. dropper to feed him. If he has furr, then he should eat about 5-10 drops every 2-3 hrs. If he does not have furr yet, he should eat about 2-4 drops every 2 hrs.

Then make sure to use a warm wet rag to rub his tail end(privets) to make him go to the bathroom, other wise he will not go and he will die withen a day or so.

What does Pentecostal mean?

Refers to those Christians that believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, and those gifts are available for our use today. Word derived from the day of Pentecost. (When the Apostles and believers first received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit).